Erdrich, Louise
Larose
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062277039
- author:
- Erdrich, Louise
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 20.07 x 13.46 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Children's,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
LaRose A Novel by Louise Erdrich is a literary masterwork that weaves together a tale of tragedy, justice, and atonement. In this emotionally haunting contemporary novel, Erdrich explores the complexities of Native American culture and the devastating consequences of a single act. When Landreaux Iron accidentally kills his neighbor's five-year-old son, Dusty Ravich, he is left to grapple with the aftermath. Horrified by what he has done, Landreaux turns to an Ojibwe tribe tradition - the sweat lodge - for guidance, and finds a way forward. The novel follows the complex relationships between the two families, as they navigate their grief and find a way to heal. Through its powerful narrative, LaRose A Novel raises important questions about identity, community, and the enduring power of human connection.